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McCormick Place makes changes after 1,000 birds die from crashing into building

By FOX 32 News
Published  November 1, 2023 6:23pm CDT
Chicago
FOX 32 Chicago

McCormick Place to close drapes at night after 1,000 birds died, crashed into building

McCormick Place is making some changes after 1,000 birds died after crashing into the building last month.

CHICAGO - McCormick Place is making some changes after 1,000 birds died from crashing into the building last month.

The lakeside center will now be closing its drapes at night during the migration season.

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, which owns the building, is also considering adding bird-safe film on the outside of the glass, installing barriers outside and putting decals on windows.